Why Athletes Make Great Hires: Lessons from NHL Player-Turned-Entrepreneur Drew Shore

No one really prepares you for life after pro sports. Drew Shore, former NHL player and founder of Amalfi, faced a hard transition after retiring at age 30: what happens to your career and identity when the game ends? In this episode, Drew reflects on these post-retirement struggles and how he's helping other athletes channel their competitive drive into a career. We also dive into what's changing in the world of hockey, from the impact of the NIL to the honest conversations agents should be having with athletes. Tune in to learn how athletes can reinvent themselves, why athletes make great hires, and more! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Drew’s hockey career and transition into business (01:48) How NIL and CHL are changing hockey (07:09) Early recruitment and “yes men” in the industry (08:57) Athletes’ identity and career struggle after retirement (12:08) Founding Amalfi and how its business model has evolved (13:45) Drew’s podcast, Betting the Limit (16:59) Why athletes make the best hires (18:10) NIL and the future of college hockey (19:53) Balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship (22:16) HockeyDB vs. Elite Prospects (24:58) What brought you JOY today? (25:52) Resources: Mitlin Financial: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/ The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung: https://www.amazon.com/JOY-Productivity-Journal-brought-mindset/dp/B0CYQFYW54/ Download Your Free Copy of the Couple’s JOYful Money Guide: https://mitlin.us/CouplesJOY Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung Connect with Drew Shore: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_drewshore/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Drew22Shore Website: https://www.drewshore.com/ About Our Guest: Drew Shore is a former NHL player turned entrepreneur, passionate about bringing high performers together. After representing the U.S. on the international stage and playing professionally in the NHL, Drew transitioned to fostering connections off the ice. As the founder of Amalfi, he is determined to build a community of athletes and business leaders who help each other win. Drew also hosts Betting the Limit, a top-tier podcast spotlighting the intersection of sports and business, featuring former pros and industry leaders. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com